The Mississippi State Department of Health has reported 101 new COVID-19 cases and two new deaths including one in Pearl River County. The statewide total stands at 300,881 cases and 6,903 deaths. Here’s a look at the…
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — All Mississippi residents will be eligible for the coronavirus vaccine starting Tuesday, Gov. Tate Reeves said. “Starting tomorrow, ALL new appointments will be open to ALL Mississippians,” Reeves tweeted Monday. “Get your shot friends - and…
Memorial Hospital is accepting appointments for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to be administered on Tuesday, March 16th from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Lyman Community Center in Gulfport. People age 50 years and older, anyone 18 to 49…
The Mississippi State Department of Health has reported 763 new COVID-19 cases and 19 new deaths including one in Harrison County. The statewide total stands at 299,887 cases and 6,883 deaths Here’s a look at the cases by county in…
In Gulfport earlier this afternoon, Governor Tate Reeves reflected on Mississippi’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, a year to the day after the first case was reported in the state. The governor says it’s been a long…
With three options for the COVID-19 vaccination, many want to know exactly what the difference is in each of them. The Moderna and Pfizer vaccinations are both two dose vaccines requiring a priming dose followed by a booster dose. The…
Today, March 11th, has been proclaimed as ‘Healthcare Heroes Day’ in the City of Gulfport by Mayor Billy Hewes. It’s been officially one year since the first case of COVID was confirmed in Mississippi. The City of…
The Mississippi State Department of Health has reported 679 new COVID-19 cases and 19 new deaths including one in Harrison County. The statewide total stands at 299,124 cases and 6,864 deaths. Here’s a look at the cases…
Mississippi legislators are arguing over regulations for medical marijuana. The House killed one bill Wednesday and the Senate revived the issue hours later. Mississippi voters in November approved Initiative 65, authorizing a medical marijuana program, but the…
The Mississippi State Department of Health has reported 437 new COVID-19 cases and 11 new deaths including two in Harrison County. The statewide total stands at 298,445 cases and 6,845 deaths. Here’s a look at the cases…
Hundreds are on schedule to receive their COVID vaccine in Diamondhead today. The vaccine distribution happened at Diamondhead City Hall courtesy of Memorial medical staff. All those in attendance received their first dose of Pfizer vaccine. Director…
Mississippi’s top public health official is urging people to continue wearing masks in public to slow the spread of the coronavirus. Republican Gov. Tate Reeves has lifted a mask mandate and Mississippi has seen a decrease in COVID-19 hospitalizations, but…
The Mississippi State Department of Health has reported 357 new COVID-19 cases and 26 new deaths including three in Harrison County. The statewide total stands at 298,008 cases and 6,834 deaths. Here’s a look at the cases…
The U.S. will have an additional 900,000 doses of Pfizer and Moderna vaccines available to states and pharmacy partners this week. White House press secretary Jen Psaki says states will receive 15.8 million doses of the two-shot vaccines, up from…
One year ago today, the first positive case of COVID-19 was reported in the state of Mississippi. The progress in the fight against COVID-19 can be seen as the State Department of Health is operating free drive-thru…
The Mississippi State Department of Health has reported 70 new COVID-19 cases and no new deaths. The statewide total stands at 297,651 cases and still 6,808 deaths. Here’s a look at the cases by county in our…
Southeastern Grocers, Inc., in partnership with the Mississippi State Department of Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, is now offering 1,100 free Pfizer vaccines in five Mississippi store locations, while…
Fully-vaccinated Americans can gather with other vaccinated people indoors without wearing a mask or social distancing, according to long-awaited guidance from federal health officials. The recommendations also say that vaccinated people can come together in the same way with people…
At Singing River Gulfport today, first dose vaccines opened up to those 50 years old and older. Also, over 1,000 first dose Pfizer COVID vaccines went into the arms of South Mississippians. It took a day and…
Today, Memorial Hospital held their largest vaccine distribution at the Dr. Frank Gruich Sr. Community Center in East Biloxi. They are vaccinating 1,200 community members, including individuals 50 and older, those with chronic health conditions, school employees,…
The Mississippi State Department of Health has reported 591 new COVID-19 cases and 19 new deaths. The statewide total stands at 296,745 cases and 6,783 deaths. Here’s a look at the cases by county in our area:…
The Mississippi State Department of Health has reported 479 new COVID-19 cases and 21 new deaths including one in both Harrison and Jackson counties. The statewide total stands at 296,154 cases and 6,764 deaths. Here’s a look…
JACKSON, Miss. – Beginning today, those eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine in Mississippi will now include all persons 50 years of age and older. To date, 94 percent of COVID-19 related deaths (6,381) and 80 percent (7,342) of COVID-19 related hospitalizations…
Teachers and staff in the Harrison County School District are joining their fellow educators on the Coast in getting the COVID-19 vaccine. HCSD employees met at the district’s Center for Excellence in Gulfport this afternoon to get…